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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.58, 20,708.14 and 11,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.58, 20,708.14 and 11,232.56 is: 15,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.58 : 20,708.14 = 11,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.58/20,708.14 = 11,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.58x = 20,708.14 × 11,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.58x = 232,605,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,605,425.04/14,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,514.70

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